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Building Technology II: Midterm Examination Prepared by: Arch. Serknight Benoya
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. A masonry finish using pure cement mixed with flexible synthetic latex based additive like Plexibond to a
tacky consistency then applied by an applicator roller to give a remarkable finish. Optional painting maybe
required to improve aesthetics.
A. Cement textured finish
2. A paint defect that occurs on inferior brands where the paint contains soluble pigments thus softens and
dissolves by water or by chemicals after sufficient drying.
C. washing
3.What is the standard weight of a 25 mm ( no. 8) diameter hot-rolled weldable deformed or plain steel bar
per metal length?
B. 3.853 kilos
4. A tie rod system of steel scaffold as shown in Figure ST 02.99-03 comprises parts of it to work effectively.
Which among the following DOES NOT comprise the system?
C. Pin valve
5. A paint defect by discoloration of a coat caused by soluble color in the underlying surface.
D. bleeding
6. A system of measurement when utilizing modular system of construction and technology.
B. Modular scale
7. A wood ceiling joist substitute for dropped ceiling usually made of aluminum or pre-painted GI used to
hang light-weight boards such as fiber glass boards, acoustic boards, and cork boards installed for
institutional use and if properly-designed can also be used for residential use.
C. Main/cross tee and wall angle suspension system
8. Brick plaqueta is installed on to a scratch coat of a masonry wall by use of evenly distributed...
C. 3/8” thick cement tile adhesive
9. What is the standard weight of a 16mm (no. 5) diameter hot-rolled weldable deformed or plain steel bar per
meterlength?
A. 1.578 kilos
10. Which among the following is not a brand of a ceramic tile?
C. Piedra
11. A ceramic tile from 4” to 18” in its widest dimension is installed at a masonry wall over rough plaster by a
uniform:
C. 3/4” layer of cement plaster
12. New construction technology changes the perspective in concrete floor system by developing a cost-
effective, fast installation, light-weight and equal, if not stronger, system. Such development virtually
changes the perspective in
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conventional slab construction. Figure ST 02.99-32 shows the construction method of this new development
in floor system now in the Philippine market under a patented trade name as manufactured by Jackbilt. The
system utilizes prefabricated load-bearing floor segments, filler blocks or collapsible forms, welded wire and
concrete topping as shown in the figure. What is this floor system?
A. Spandeck T-floor system
13. A type of wood end joint best suited for joints requiring tensile strength.
C. squared splice
14. A decorative coating especially prepared to penetrate deep into unfinished wood. Its clear, true tones
emphasize the grain and bring out the natural beauty of wood.
A. Oil wood stain
15. Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must be well-graded, easily workable and the
method of consolidation are such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or void. What is the
nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when working with depth of slabs for concreting?
A. Course aggregates shall be no larger than 1/3 the depth of the slab under consideration
16. A type of mortise and tenon wood construction joint where the tongue and groove meets half-way making
the connection clean of joint traces.
D. Blind and stub
17. In a tie rod system of steel scaffold as shown in figure ST 02.99-03, identify the accessory in drawing no. 1.
A. Trust plate
18. Installation of Piedra tiles over mortar bed is through the use of
C. Uniform 10mm thick pure cement with flexible synthetic mortar additive
19. A door type usually used between a kitchen and dining room to allow a server to see through.
A. Vision door
20. What is the vertical location of a ground surface often use as a reference point with respect to vertical
height?
D. Bench mark
21. A method of fastening aluminum jambs to concrete or masonry.
B. Screw with expansion plug
22. Which among the following is not a wood parquet geometric design?
B. heptagon
23. Who is a highly-skilled labor trained to prepare rough to finish plastering, lay concrete hollow blocks, lay
brick work, has knowledge and may install tiles, marble, synthetic granite and similar work, lay and finish
rubble, ashlar stone works and pebble washout?
A. Finishing mason
24. A kind of masonry finish which utilizes a chamfered wood block-out usually 1” x 1” distanced at 2” o.c.
which serves as a form and when removed gives the design lines. Texture is added by chisel.
B. Corduroy or tool finish
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25. A system of mass production and industrialization by prefabrication of cabinets and furniture. This system
is gaining popularity and acceptance in the Philippine market especially among builders and homeowners
who are conscious of time and quality.
C. modular system
26. A type of glass used in constructing a vision type of door, which must be shatter-proof so as to be
accident-free.
D. Laminated glass
27. A construction technique in color production or color reproduction, applying the Munsell color principle, a
secondary color like orange tends to be yellowish because of its:
D. Hue scale
28. New construction technology changes the perspective in concrete floor system by developing a cost-
effective, fast installation, light-weight and equal if not stronger system. With the development of prestressed
concrete, architects were able to have free spans giving versatility in architectural design layouts. Such
development virtually changes the perspective in conventional construction. Figure ST 02.99-33 shows the
wires after post-tensioning. In post-tensioning one end is a stressing anchor while the other is fixed end
anchor. Drawing B and C are examples of stressing anchor. What basically comprises a stressing anchor?
B. Shims, bearing plate, stressing washer and button head
29. What is a type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles diagonally?
C. Scarf
30. Steel window section for muntins.
B. Flat bar
31. A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill up the gap of marble slabs during installation of floor or
wall finishes.
A. Polymer
32. A by-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed, finished on both sides with a thin layer
of wood, and glued together with industrial glues.
A. plyboard
33. A wood work equipment to form the different wood mouldings for balusters and newel posts.
A. Wood lathe machine or “torno”
34. Which of the following criterion precludes good construction practice for pipes and conduits embedded in
concrete?
B. Aluminum pipes and conduits at reinforced concrete shall be secured at steel reinforcing bars by tie wires.
35. What is the method of introducing a jacking force in which tendons are tensioned after concrete has
hardened enough to sustain this jacking force?
D. post-tensioning

36. A construction technique for color production and color reproduction using the Munsell color principle, a
color has its degree of colorfulness or intensity. This is because of its:
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B. value scale
37. A type of handless lockset key-operated to give double security.
D. Dead bolt lock
38. A chemical agent applied on marble floor to make it shiny without the use of wax. Spray and buff with
steel wool apply the chemical until it has sustained a smooth and shiny surface.
A. crystalliser
39. What is the minimum concrete cover for bars 20mm (no. 6) and larger for shells and folded plate
members for cast-in-place concrete but not exposed to the earth?
D. 25 mm
40. The trends of advanced building technology in the Philippines today is moving towards building systems
through prefabrication by industrialization. The key to prefabrication is through modular coordination. This
aims to assist the building design, construction professional, building industry and its manufacturing
industries by standardization. This is done in such a way that building components fit with each other, with
other components and with the building assembly on site, thereby improving the economics of building. In
order to interpret the building system through prefabrication, are the drafting conventions commonly used
for modular-coordinated design and construction. Which is the symbol for modular plane?

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- The symbol for modular plane in modular-coordinated design and construction represents the modular
grid. It is used to coordinate building components and ensure proper alignment of the spacing of the building
components.